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Emergency Incidents
Odor investigation at East Arch Street building
Fire
E Arch St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, pottsville City Fire responded to a possible odor issue at a business on East Arch Street in Pottsville.
Fire crews investigate burnt odor in house
Fire
E Arch St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a home near East Arch Street in Pottsville for a reported odor of burnt rubber throughout the house that had been present for about half an hour.
Traffic accident with possible injuries on Laurel
Traffic
Laurel Blvd & N Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible traffic crash with unknown injuries near the intersection of Laurel Boulevard and North Centre Street in Pottsville.
Engine requested to assist with lighting at fire scene
Fire
W 2nd Mountain Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a location on West 2nd Mountain Road in Pottsville to assist fire police with lighting during a possible fire-related incident.
Smoke alarm sounding in apartment with no response
Fire
N 4th St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible smoke detector sounding in an apartment near North 4th Street in Pottsville, with no one answering the door.
Medical call for assistance near Penn Street alley in Pottsville
Medical Emergency
Penn St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible medical emergency in an alley near Penn Street in Pottsville Borough. The exact medical issue was not stated in the radio traffic.
Smoke alarm activation on West Race Street
Fire
W Race St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible smoke detector activation at a building near West Race Street in Pottsville.
Three-car rear-end crash on West Market Street
Traffic
W Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle rear-end collision in the 1700 block of West Market Street in Pottsville, with injuries reported as unknown.
Firefighters assist EMS with patient lift near Pottsville
Medical Emergency
S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a location on Center Street in Mount Carbon Borough to assist EMS with a possible medical lift-assist call. Engine 48 and County 4810 responded and arrived on scene.
Utility pole down near North 11th Street in Pottsville
Traffic
N 11th St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near North 11th Street in Pottsville for a possible downed utility pole.
Carbon monoxide check at clinic on Laurel Boulevard
Fire
Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide issue at a veterans clinic on West Laurel Boulevard in Pottsville.
Gas alarm checked at True Bridge Veterans Clinic
Fire
Laurel Blvd apt 2, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas or carbon monoxide alarm at a veterans clinic on West Laurel Boulevard. An alarm company reported gas detection, and later calls suggested it might be a false alarm, but fire units were requested to continue until the chief arrived and units were canceled.
Person having seizure near west bacon street in palo alto
Medical Emergency
W Bacon St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported seizure near West Bacon Street. A life-flight helicopter was dispatched and used the Branchdale Ball Fields as a landing zone to transport the patient by air.
People found inside condemned building on North Center
Break-In
N Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to respond to a possible burglary involving people inside a condemned building near North Center Street in Pottsville.
Electrical outlet smoking at East Bacon Street home
Fire
E Bacon St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported electrical fire inside a building near East Bacon Street in Palo Alto Borough. Radio updates indicated an outlet was smoking and that everyone had been evacuated from the building.
Smoke alarm and propane odor at Pottsville apartment
Fire
400-402 E Norwegian St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector activation and propane odor at an apartment on East Norwegian Street in Pottsville. A gas line near a water heater was reported above the caller’s room, and building occupants were evacuating while fire and EMS units arrived on scene.
Fire crews assist EMS with lifting near Pottsville
Medical Emergency
S 4th St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to assist emergency medical services with a patient lift near South 4th Street in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in connection with a possible medical issue.
House explosion on Mount Hope Avenue
Fire
Mt Hope Ave, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported house explosion near Mount Hope Avenue in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Firework damages fence and house on Mt Hope Avenue
Fire
Mt Hope Ave, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported house explosion at a duplex on Mount Hope Avenue in Pottsville. The caller reported a loud explosion, a hole in the house, and a fence blown 50 to 60 feet away. Fire units found obvious damage but no fire and no injuries or entrapment. It was later determined to be a firework shot into the fence from a neighbor, and police were to investigate.
House explosion on Mount Hope Avenue in Pottsville
Fire
Mt Hope Ave, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible house explosion at a residence on Mount Hope Avenue in Pottsville, with fire district and ambulance units responding.